The situation outside is dire, and the wealthy families of Changzhou are huddled inside their houses, afraid to move.
The shops on the street have closed their doors, except for the Hundred Herbs Hall of the Zhao family, which still opens daily, with Doctor Zhao still consulting.
Owners of other pharmacies complained: The Zhao family must be mad for money, willing to risk their lives.
When someone informed them that there was a large notice in front of the Hundred Herbs Hall, explaining this and that, they mocked again: Trying to win the sympathy of the rebels?
Truly too naive!
In the county office, a self-proclaimed General Ma was listening to his subordinate's report.
"In such a large Changzhou, only one shop is open?"
"Yes, General, that pharmacy named Hundred Herbs Hall has a notice posted at the door."
General Ma nodded after listening.
"Send out an order: No one is to cause trouble at the Hundred Herbs Hall, violators will be executed!"
"Yes, General."
